Grandma Sloop’s Simple and Smooth Marinara Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Simple and Smooth Marinara Sauce recipe

Grandma Sloop’s Simple and Smooth Marinara Sauce

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 can tomato juice
	6 crushed garlic cloves or 6 spoonfulls of minced garlic
	1 can tomato paste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

Fat

0.5g

Grandma Sloop's Simple and Smooth Marinara Sauce is a classic Italian recipe that has stood the test of time. It is a versatile sauce that can be used as a base for many dishes, including spaghetti, lasagna, pizza, chicken parmesan, and more. With only three ingredients, it is an easy recipe to make at home and save money by not buying the pre-made sauces from the store. The garlic adds a nice flavor to the tomato sauce and the recipe is so easy to customize with different herbs and spices, making it unique to each chef.

Instructions

1.	In a large saucepan, heat the tomato juice and crushed garlic over medium heat.
2.	Once the mixture begins to boil, reduce heat to low and add the tomato paste.
3.	Simmer the sauce for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

PROS

Grandma Sloop’s Simple and Smooth Marinara Sauce can be made in under 30 minutes and only requires three ingredients.

It is an affordable and easy way to enhance the flavor of any pasta or meat dish.

CONS

While the simplicity of this recipe is a pro, it may also be a con for some foodies looking for a more complex marinara sauce with a wider range of ingredients.

The sauce may also be a little thin for those looking for a hearty and thick marinara sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The tomato juice and paste in this recipe contain lycopene, an antioxidant that is believed to lower the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer.
Garlic has been linked to reducing blood pressure and improving cholesterol levels, which can help lower the risk of heart disease.